According to an article in the Guardian, toy maker Lego has created a mini-figure who uses a wheelchair and a service dog. The minifigure was spotted at the Nuremberg and London toy fairs.
To read the article, please visit: http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jan/27/lego-unveils-disabled-minifigure-promobricks-nuremberg-toy-fair?CMP=share_btn_tw
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Dolls with disabilities
A British toy maker is now making dolls that look just like their owners--disabilities and all. Makie has so far made dolls that use hearing aids, a cane, and one that has a facial birthmark. And according to their blog, they're now working on making a wheelchair.
The dolls ship from the U.K. to the U.S. and all over the world. Check it out at:
https://mymakie.com/
The dolls ship from the U.K. to the U.S. and all over the world. Check it out at:
https://mymakie.com/
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Toys
The holidays are upon us! First comes that wonderful meal and the opportunity to give thanks, and then comes the madness of the gift-buying season. If you have young ones with a disability in your life, you might be wondering what to buy for them this year. A quick search brings up a lot of different places that offer gifts for children with disabilities. Here a just a few to get you started:
Still don't know what to buy? Here are a few guides to help narrow your search:
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